Counseling/Educator

Elizabeth A. Burge

**** *. ********** **. ******, IL 61525

E-mail *******@*****.*** Phone 309-***-****

Objective_________________________________________Seeking a challenging position that will make use of strong organizational skills and proven ability to get the job done correctly.

Professional Experience____________________________________

Outreach Services April 2006 – December 2008

Lead Patient Advocate

Duties include:

* Screen patients for eligibility of state funded programs

* Complete applications for patients and follow up with the application process

* Advocate on the patient’s behalf to ensure proper disposition of the patient’s

Application

* Assist with conducting interviews, training and support for new employees

Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center November 1999 - April 2006

Youth Supervisor/ Counselor

Duties include:

* Ensuring the safety of the juveniles and the facility for the safety of the juveniles, staff

and the community.

* Write court reports of juvenile’s behavior for purpose of the sentencing hearing.

* Transport juveniles to court hearings and medical appointments outside of the facility.

* Assist in the educational needs of juveniles.

Children’s Home Association June 1999 - November 1999

Counselor for the Day and After School Reporting Program (DASP)

Duties include:

* Implementing and assisting in community service projects, which were court ordered

requirements for the program participants.

* Conducting both at home and school visits, at which time parents, educators and the

Juvenile were interviewed to determine progress in the different settings.

* Conduct daily groups with juveniles to help with: peer pressure, anger management,

family issues and self esteem.

Education___________________________________________

University of Cincinnati - Distance Learning Program 2004-2006

Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice

Monmouth College - Monmouth, Illinois 1994-1998

Bachelor of the Arts in Classics

References___________________________________________

Brian Brown 634-4201

Supervisor of Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center

Former Supervisor

223 N. Maxwell Rd.

Peoria, IL. 61604

Mark Bronke 634-4201

Superintendent of Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center

Former Superintendent

223 N. Maxwell Rd.

Peoria, IL. 61604

Alonso Zapata 312-***-****

Former Supervisor at Outreach Services

*******@******.***

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